Isaiah Garza recently took Mr. Goode, a man featured in his online videos, to Hawaii to celebrate his 100th birthday. The trip included a surprise gift of $1,000 for Mr. Goode, according to a LinkedIn post by Ed Samane.
Garza documented the celebration on TikTok, sharing moments of joy and kindness experienced during the trip. The TikTok video has garnered over 316,000 likes, highlighting the widespread positive response to the gesture. A Facebook post by Garza confirmed the trip and asked followers to wish Mr. Goode a happy birthday.
Social media users have praised Garza for bringing happiness to Mr. Goode, with one Instagram user noting how Garza made the centenarian “smile, laugh, and feel special.” The trip involved sharing “laughs, ocean views, and unforgettable memories,” as described in Samane’s LinkedIn post.
Samane’s post also sparked a discussion about acts of kindness, with commenters sharing their own experiences of showing compassion to others. Constance Andresen, in a comment on the LinkedIn post, described giving money to a young girl who couldn’t afford ice cream and reflected on the importance of spending time with loved ones, recalling her father’s 90th birthday.
